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Monday, December 14, 2009

Short Bread Cookies

Hello everyone ! How are your Christmas preparations going on ? Most of you might be already set with an X'mas tree and other decorations. I thought of making some baked goodies for the holiday season and started with this simple cookie. Short bread cookies are traditionally known as a Christmas cookies and is quite versatile. You could turn it into a pecan/almond short bread cookie or X'mas sugar cookie or whatever your imagination leads you :-)Those who are calorie conscious may not prefer this Scotch cookies,because these cookies are really rich with butter as a main ingredient and if you replace butter with some other fat you cannot call it a short bread cookie. But I am sure about one thing, this will just melt away in your mouth and it is hard to stop munching on these utterly butterly cookies :D

1.Beat the butter until fluffy using a handmixer, for 3-4 minutes2.To this add the sugar and beat well for 2-3 minutes.3.Mix in the salt and vanilla extract4.Fold in the flour mixture.5.Flatten the dough and wrap it in a plastic and refrigerate for at least an hour6.Preheat oven to 350 degree F and line two baking trays with parchment paper7.Flour a surface where you are planning to roll the dough.8.Make small balls of dough and flatten it using the bottom of a glass.Use a cookie cutter or use a steel utensil (Like I did)to get a perfect shape.The ideal thickness is 1/4 inch. Prick them with a fork9.Arrange them on the parchment paper leaving some space in between and chill them again for 10-15 minutes.10.Bake for 9-10 minutes or till the cookies start turning to a golden brown color

Notes1. You could roll out the dough and use a cookie cutter to cut it into desired shapes.2.I did this in 2 batches, because I was slow since I was multitasking (I have a 17 month old lil monster) and I got ~25 cookies, but some of them were small3.You could store the cookies in an airtight container for a couple of weeks.

Namitha, Shortbread is my cookie weakness. I love the buttery flavor and the firm texture. Your recipe sounds simple and easy with straight forward instructions. I am definitely going to be making a batch or two during the holiday season.

all xmas preparations are going on well; It's wonderful to see roam hand in hand in the illuminated streets of Champs-Elyséés in the evenings, inspite of the deadly cold weather!!! it's the festive season and there's joy every where!!

your cookies point out at the right time; I don't mind the calories provided I enjoy what I eat!! they look buttery, flaky, melting and truly irresistible!!

Awesome Clicks. Love your short bread cookies. They look like they will just melt into ur mouth. I know there's something about this festive season which gets you into the mood to bake. I have some recipes which I will post soon b4 Christmas hopefully. Also you've got a lot done with ur 17 month old baby. I know the feeling I have a 24 mth old (cookie) monster at home.

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